Division Counsel, Intellectual Property – Corporation – Worcester, MA

Saint-Gobain, a large corporation, is seeking an Intellectual Property Division Counsel to work in Worcester, MA

"This Job Matters”
What’s the job?
This position will manage business law matters (including commercial litigation) for Saint-Gobain Corporation and its subsidiaries in the United States and Canada, primarily matters involving construction products businesses.

  • Providing day-to-day legal advice to employees in various business units in connection with business law and commercial litigation matters
  • Working on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic investments
  • Recommending courses of action, selecting and directing outside counsel in connection with litigation; drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts; and providing advice and counseling
  • Manage external legal spend with a focus on delivering high quality work at a good value, including budgeting and AFAs where appropriate
  • Assist the Associate General Counsel with projects he or she delegates and assist the Deputy General Counsel on transactional matters he or she may delegate from time to time.
  • Periodic travel is required

“Your Skills Matter”
What do you bring?

  • B.A or B.S. degree and a JD degree + admission in good standing to a state bar, preferably Pennsylvania
  • A minimum of 5 years’ prior business law experience, in a law firm and/or a corporate law department. Having both law firm and corporate experience is preferred.
  • This position requires a deep knowledge of substantive law in several key areas: mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate and commercial law. Solid experience in antitrust is preferred.

“You Matter to Us”
What are our perks?
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

  • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
  • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
  • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
  • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

“What We Do Matters”
Why work for us?
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Apply online at:
https://joinus.saint-gobain.com/en/usa/law/p/74421/116176/division-counsel-intellectual-property

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Worcester, MA